[Scan-DC] FW: #1971 WINTER STORM WARNING

[oldsdoug at hotmail.com]

Forwarding the obvious to add to the terror!  ;)

Happy motoring.  :(

> From: msg at alertmc.info
> To: rsan at alertmc.info
> Subject: #1971 WINTER STORM WARNING
> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:35:07 -0500
>
> The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a WINTER STORM WARNING. This Warning is effective from 10 PM This evening until
> 10 PM Friday. Long duration winter storm expected. This is expected to be a mixed frozen precipitation event for the County. What begins as snow, is expected to change to sleet, and then freezing rain before changing back to snow at the end of the storm. The worst of the storm is expected during the day Friday. Significant ice accumulations in excess of 1/4in are possible. This is a potentially dangerous situation as power lines and trees may fall threatening life and property.
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> A WINTER STORM WARNING means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected or are occurring in the warned area. Significant amounts of freezing rain are possible as this storm passes.
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> Travel disruptions within the County and region are likely as roads quickly become snow covered and icy. Caution should be used during any travel and please remain alert for ongoing plow/salt operations. Deteriorating weather conditions are now imminent. Any remaining Winter storm preparations should be rushed to completion.
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